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19 sept Flashcards

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  1. Which ministry has recently (in September ‘24) launched a web portal for monitoring the progress of Special Campaign 4.0 for Swachhata and reducing pendency?
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Ministry of Science and Technology

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  1. Name the portal that was recently (in September ‘24) launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) to boost India’s startup ecosystem.
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BHASKAR

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  1. In September 2024, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council reduced the GST rate on cancer drugs Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab to __________.
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5%

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  1. Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the 20th Meeting of the Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) held in Goa from 12 to 13 September 2024?
    A) The meeting witnessed the keel-laying ceremony of India’s largest dredger, a 10,000 Cubic Meter (Cu. M.) Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, built in collaboration with IHC Holland.
    B) The Council also launched the Indian Maritime Centre (IMC), a Policy Think Tank designed to bring together maritime stakeholders currently operating in silos.
    C) The Council launched the Indian International Maritime Dispute Resolution Centre (IIMDRC).
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Only B & C

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  1. What is the new name of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’s capital, Port Blair?
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Sri Vijaya Puram

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  1. In September 2024, the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) launched a website with technical terms in ___________ languages.
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Twenty-Two

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  1. Which country hosted the BRICS Literature Forum 2024?
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Russia

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  1. According to the World Bank (WB) report titled “Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity,”how many lives could be saved in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) by investing in healthy longevity?
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150 million

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  1. Which country hosted the Group of Twenty (G20) Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (AMM) from 12th-14th September 2024?
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Brazil

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  1. Which organization in partnership with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has recently (in September ‘24) launched the world’s first international guidelines to accelerate contributions toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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United Nations Development Programme

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  1. With which housing finance company did the United States (US) International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) sign a USD 50 million loan agreement to expand mortgage and home lending in India?
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Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Limited

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  1. In September 2024, (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of _________ on Axis Bank Limited for violating certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act.
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Rs 1.91 crore

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  1. Which company has recently (in September ‘24) become the 6th Indian startup to achieve unicorn status in 2024?
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Moneyview

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  1. Which railway station has been recently (in September ‘24) awarded the Non-Suburban Group-1 (NSG-1) status by the Ministry of Railways (MoR)?
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Vijayawada Junction Railway Station

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  1. Name the Indian-origin author who has recently (in September ‘24) won the Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) 2024 for the English fiction debut short story ‘Nine Yard Sarees’.
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Prasanthi Ram

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  1. Who has been recently (in September ‘24) appointed as the new Prime Minister (PM) of Jordan?
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Jafar Hassan

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  1. What is the prize money awarded to the “Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film” at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024?
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Rs. 5 lakhs

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  1. In September 2024, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi inaugurated the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE) setup at ___________.
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Leh, Ladakh

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  1. Name the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel(INSV) through which two Indian Navy women officers, Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, are set to embark on a circumnavigation expedition around the world.
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INSV Tarini

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  1. Which Information Technology (IT) firm has been recently (in September ‘24) selected by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to develop its next-generation digital platform?
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Infosys

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  1. In September 2024, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) raised the Unified Payments Interface(UPI) transaction limit from Rs 1 lakh to___________ for investments in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retail direct schemes.
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Rs 5 lakh

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  1. In Which state/Union Territory, the Campbell Bay National Park is situated?
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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  1. Which organisation has recently (in September ‘24) signed a MoU with LuLu Group International to showcase certified Indian organic products in its stores across the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

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  1. In September 2024, Bank of Baroda(BoB) inaugurated its third ‘Phygital branch’ at _________(city).
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Mumbai

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  1. Which is the capital of Jordan?
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Amman

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  1. Which city has recently (in September ‘24) hosted the Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (CSAR)2024?
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Paris, France

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  1. Which Indian women’s player has recently(in September ‘24) won her first international title in women’s singles at the 2024 Belgian International Badminton tournament?
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Anmol Kharb

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  1. Which bank has recently (in September ‘24) fined Rs 31.8 lakh by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) for not adopting a uniform external benchmark within the same loan category?
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BNP Paribas

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  1. Which Bank has recently (in September ‘24) signed a MoU with the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) to offer Salary and Pension account facilities to its personnel?
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HDFC Bank

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Q.1. Which scheme has been approved by the central government in September 2024 to improve the socio-economic condition of the tribals in the country?

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Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)

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Q.2. What is the duration of the recently approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) scheme?

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five years

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Q.3. What is the allocation for the recently approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)?

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Rs.79,156 crore

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Q.4. The recently approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) will be implemented in how many states/Union Territory?

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30

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Q.5. How many goals have been identified under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) scheme?

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4

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Q.6. What is the total outlay for the recently approved Bio-RIDE scheme?

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Rs.9197 crore

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Q.7. Consider the following statements regarding the Bio- RIDE Scheme:
1. It is designed to foster innovation and promote bio-entrepreneurship in India.
2. It is being implemented for a period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2

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Q.9. Consider the following statements regarding the Naga king chilli:
1. It is known for its extreme heat and ranked among the hottest chillies in the world.
2. It has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2

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Q.10. Which one of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme?
A) Price Support Scheme (PSS)
B) Pilot of Private Procurement and Stockist Schemes (PPPS)
C) Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)
D) Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS)

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Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)

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Q.11. With reference to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), consider the following statements:
1. REITs are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors.
2. Most REITs are publicly traded like stocks, which makes them highly liquid, unlike traditional real estate investments.
3. To be qualified as a REIT in India, at least 50% of the investment must be made in real estate properties that are capable of generating revenues.
How many of the above statements are correct?

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Only two (1,2)

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Q.12. With reference to NPS Vatsalya Scheme, consider the following:
1. It is applicable to a minor citizen of India.
2. It is opened through various Points of presence regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory Authority of India.
3. The accumulated amount in minor account under this scheme can’t be withdrawn until he/she attains the age of 18 years.
How many of the above given statements are correct?

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Only two (1,2)

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Q.13. the Next Generation Launch Vehicle:
1. It will have reusability and modular green propulsion systems.
2. It will be developed to have a maximum payload capability of 300 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit.
Which is/are correct?

A

A) 1 only

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Q.14. the Venus Orbiter Mission:
1. It aims to understand the Venus surface and influence of Sun on its atmosphere.
2. It will be jointly developed by the India Space Research Organisation and NASA.
Which is/are correct?

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A) 1 only

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Q.15. What is the approved budget of the ISRO’s Venus Orbiter Misson or Shukrayaan mission?

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Rs1236 crore

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Q.16. Where did President Murmu attend the Safai Mitra Sammelan, organised as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva-2024 campaign?

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Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

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Q.17. What is the duration of phase -II of the Swachh Bharat Mission -Grameen?

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2020-21 to 2024-25

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Q.18. What is the duration of phase -II of the Swachh Bharat Mission -Urban?

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2021-22 to 2025-26

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Q.19. Salima Imtiaz became the first woman from which country to be named in the ICC’s international panel of development umpires, making her eligible to officiate in women’s bilateral international matches and ICC women’s events?

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Pakistan

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Q.20. Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?

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Amrit Mohan Prasad

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Q.21. Who has been appointed the new head coach of the Indian women’s football team?

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Santosh Kashyap

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Q.22. Which bank has recently introduced ‘Aditi’, a GenAI-powered virtual relationship manager, to enhance the digital customer service experience?

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Bank of Baroda

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Q.23. World Bamboo Day is observed every year on which day?

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18 September

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Q.1. Which of the following card type cannot be used for cash withdrawal at PoS terminals?

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Credit Card

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Q.2. Where is the headquarters of Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDBRT) located?

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Hyderabad

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Q.3. Who regulates a company based Infrastructure Debt Fund (IDF)?

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RBI

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Q.4. Who regulates a trust based Infrastructure Debt Fund (IDF)?

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SEBI

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Q.5. In 1969, those banks were nationalized whose deposits were more than _.

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Rs 50 crore

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Q.6. In 1980, those banks were nationalized whose deposits were more than _.

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Rs 200 crore

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Q.7. What is the minimum paid up capital requirement for a bank to be eligible for inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934?

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Rs 5 lakh

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Q.8. How many types of Priority Sector Lending Certificates are there in India?

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4

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Q.9. The range of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) that RBI can prescribe can vary between 0% to ____ %.

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40

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Q.10. What is the maximum compensation under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme of RBI?

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Rs 20 lakh

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